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Latest Grattan proposal on PHI 'unworkable' December 5, 2019

Private Healthcare Australia says the latest reform proposal from the Grattan Institute is not workable and will only add upward pressure to private health insurance premiums.

Prudential regulator proposes changes to PHI capital framework December 5, 2019

APRA Executive Board Member Geoff Summerhayes said the proposals were not expected to result in significant changes to minimum capital requirements or materially impact premiums.

Private Hospitals bust a few Grattan 'myths' December 5, 2019

The Australian Private Hospitals Association has issued what it describes as 'Mythbusters' in response to the latest Grattan Institute Report.

Medibank still a top employer for dads December 3, 2019

Medibank has reported a dramatic shift in the number of men taking parental leave since the company introduced a new policy.

APRA discussion paper and Grattan report December 3, 2019

A significant week for the private health sector with the prudential regulator set to introduce new standards for insurers and the Grattan Insitute calling for major changes to community rating.

Bupa launches new Members First Extras initiative December 3, 2019

Bupa says its members will now receive a real-time SMS if they have claimed at a Members First Extras provider and had a no-gap experience.

APHA: Report reflects a 'fundamental ignorance' of private sector November 28, 2019

The Australian Private Hospitals Association says premiums would increase if the sector were forced to negotiate a single bill with hospital doctors.

Bupa: Early detection critical November 28, 2019

Early detection is critical to ensure the most effective treatment of vision and hearing loss, according to Bupa.

New study shows power of AI in matching patients to trials November 28, 2019

The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre says a new study has demonstrated the potential for artificial intelligence to help reduce the time for clinicians to match lung cancer patients to relevant clinical trials.

Australians lack awareness of a serious health condition November 26, 2019

Pat Williams, Managing Director of Edwards Lifesciences ANZ, says heart disease remains the number one health issue in Australia.

Medibank CFO: There needs to be a conversation November 26, 2019

Medibank chief financial officer Mark Rogers says Australia has one of the best health systems in the world, based on dual public and private care, but there needs to be a conversation about rising costs and falling participation.

HICAPS and HealthShare announce new partnership November 26, 2019

HICAPS, Australia’s leading claims and payments solution for healthcare providers, has partnered with digital health company HealthShare.

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Latest Grattan proposal on PHI 'unworkable'

Prudential regulator proposes changes to PHI capital framework

Private Hospitals bust a few Grattan 'myths'

Medibank still a top employer for dads

APRA discussion paper and Grattan report

Bupa launches new Members First Extras initiative

APHA: Report reflects a 'fundamental ignorance' of private sector

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